According to long-standing medical advice, acetaminophen is safe and even recommended for use during all stages of pregnancy, especially as a treatment for pain. Now, an upcoming Health and Human Services report will cast doubt on that notion by potentially linking the common painkiller to autism.
While the report hasn’t been released yet, there has already been a lot of speculation about what it will say. According to the Wall Street Journal and a few other news organizations, the HHS report suggests that pregnant women who take acetaminophen or have specific vitamin deficiencies are at higher risk of giving birth to a child on the autism spectrum. The report is also assumed to suggest that pregnant women who take leucovorin supplements might prevent autism.
According to the HHS spokesperson, Rich Danker, any claims about the contents of the upcoming report are nothing more than speculation.
What we do know right now is that there isn’t any credible scientific evidence to suggest that Tylenol or acetaminophen is potentially linked to autism. There also hasn’t been any past proof to suggest that leucovorin, a form of folic acid, could prevent autism by resolving the alleged vitamin deficiencies that contribute to the condition.
According to the Autism Science Foundation, four upcoming research studies have suggested that low folate levels during pregnancy could potentially increase the risk of a child developing autism, but this research is still in the very early stages.
If you’re currently pregnant, then it’s absolutely critical to be cautious about where you receive your medical advice. Many past experts within the medical community have suggested that acetaminophen is safe for use during pregnancy. They’ve also repeatedly proven the potential dangers of an untreated fever on a developing fetus.
The best way to understand how to take care of your health during your pregnancy is to be vigilant, discuss your concerns with your healthcare provider, and be wary of believing any trending or ‘breaking’ stories that contradict medical advice you’ve already received.
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